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Two Black + Blue Surround Eyes, But Swollen More Below

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Posted on Fri, 17 Jul 2020
Question: two black + blue surround eyes, but swollen more below the eyes, worse on the left with also blood around the left eye sclera from banging head against hard objects by a 61 yr old, severely retarded, brain damaged woman whose self injurious banging for years has recently worsened. Worried that both eyes are involved, though to different degrees. Getting worse from self inficted trauma from several days ago, peaking yesterday, Thursday, no worse all Friday. She has never banged herself this hard to produce black and blue to head, only slight bruises to limbs which always go away. As of 4 hours ago, before sleep, had no diminution in alertness or energy. No nausea or neurological symptoms, seems only infrequent, moderate pain. Slight temp of 99.3 Normal pulse at 80/ minute. No where else to inform you, but the tel # is a land line so you can call it but not text; would have to email me , can't call. thanks
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Get checked head trauma to ER and also consult her psychiatrist.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think you should go to ER or call 911 for further evaluation .
She is having head trauma with bruising and need evaluation imediately.
Also you need to talk to her psychiatrist to start taking any drugs in order to stop her from hurting herself.
Antidepressants can be used.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Two Black + Blue Surround Eyes, But Swollen More Below

Brief Answer: Get checked head trauma to ER and also consult her psychiatrist. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service. I read your query and here is my advice. I think you should go to ER or call 911 for further evaluation . She is having head trauma with bruising and need evaluation imediately. Also you need to talk to her psychiatrist to start taking any drugs in order to stop her from hurting herself. Antidepressants can be used. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.